Human Resource Courses (SHRM)

About the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources® program:

This course will give you a solid overview of the key aspects of HR and provide tools you can immediately put to use in your organization. The content is newly updated with the latest HR regulations, trends and best practices. Case studies, competency connections and SHRM Body of Competencies and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK) principles are incorporated into the material to illustrate how HR helps drive overall business success.

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources®

18 hours, $525
(HRPO 1000 – Understanding the Human Resource Function)

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources® is an entry-level HR-training program for anyone new to HR or anyone wanting to strengthen their employee management skills.  Become a better manager & protect your company from needless litigation. This is for junior-level HR practitioners, anyone who hires/manages employees. Students can attend face-to-face class meetings or access class through video conferencing.  Training materials included.  For more info, call (903) 983-8288 or bjbrown@kilgore.edu.

Kilgore campus:

HRPO 1000.0004 Q2
Begins Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays for 6 weeks
Registration deadline:  Jan. 19, 2021

Kilgore campus:

HRPO 1000.0005 Q3
Begins Thursday, April 15, 2021
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays for 6 weeks
Registration deadline:  April 3, 2021

Who can benefit from the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources® course?

Designed as a thorough introduction to HR basics, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course provides a solid foundation in human resource management and is effective training across multiple job responsibilities and career paths.

New and junior HR practitioners who need to increase their knowledge base:

• Become more effective at handling day-to-day HR issues.
• Familiarize yourself with the breadth of HR topics that go beyond your current responsibilities and tasks.
• Gain an understanding of HR roles and responsibilities and how they apply to you.
• Learn the key HR topics critical to avoiding costly litigation.
• Practice handling various HR situations through case studies.
• Refer to the printed materials when needed for HR challenges in the future.
• Use this course as a stepping stone for those not yet ready to embark on certification.

Small business owners or office managers who perform the HR function for their company and business managers who want to learn basic HR best practices to avoid costly litigation:

• Become more effective at handling day-to-day HR issues.
• Learn the key HR topics critical to avoiding costly litigation.
• Familiarize yourself with the breadth of HR topics that go beyond your current responsibilities and tasks.
• Gain an understanding of HR roles and responsibilities and how they apply to you.
• Practice handling various HR situations through case studies.
• Use the printed materials as a ready reference when called upon to use HR skills.

New or experienced managers interested in learning more about employee management skills

• Become familiar with key HR topics that are part of the workplace today.
• Foster a positive relationship with direct reports if you know how to handle HR issues effectively.
• Discover ways to spot potential HR issues and solutions to address them before they become problematic.
• Use the printed materials as a ready reference when called upon to use HR skills.

Representatives selling or supporting HR systems and services:

• Provide better service and meet client needs with a good understanding of HR-related issues that clients are dealing with.
• Learn how to key in on certain HR issues that are related to specific industries and client situations.
• Establish an understanding of common HR language and proper terminology for communicating with HR professionals.
• Use the printed materials as a ready reference to look up customer-related HR topics and issues when they arise.

International HR personnel wishing to increase their knowledge of U.S. HR practices

• Learn the basics of U.S. Human Resource law.
• Know how to identify the current key HR topics that are prevalent in the U.S.
• Understand the pitfalls of dealing with U.S. HR issues.
• Use the printed materials as a ready reference when needed.

Job seekers who are investigating HR as a new career option or want to enhance their resume with HR skills:

• Familiarize yourself with the breadth of HR topics.
• Gain an understanding of HR roles and responsibilities.
• Use this course to determine if a career in HR fits with your skills and goals.
• Network with others already in the HR field.
• Use this course to build basic business skills that are valuable in many employment situations.

Offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the curriculum is designed by global subject matter experts and covers the entire SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™) which encourages HR professionals to acquire the Competencies and Knowledge they'll need to effectively perform their jobs and achieve career success. Our course is designed to help you learn and retain the material effectively and efficiently by combining the best exam preparation system with expert instruction and peer discussion.

As part of your course, you will receive the new SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP. Comprised of comprehensive learning modules in print and e-reader formats, and advanced online resources, these study materials streamline study time, accelerate learning and build confidence for passing the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam.

By attending our course, you'll benefit from:

• An experienced, certified instructor
• The SHRM Learning System, historically ranked the No. 1 HR certification prep tool
• Ability to acquire the knowledge and understand the behavioral competencies to help you prepare for the exam
• A structured learning experience that keeps you on track
• Opportunities to network and learn from your peers
• Tuition reimbursement and up to 36 professional development credits (PDCs)